10 Country Albums That Stood Above the Rest in 2017

The best country albums from any given year are timeless, and 2017 is no different. The top spots go to artists with a long history of making great country music, even if mainstream fans are just starting to learn their names.

Fan and critic opinion were weighed heavily in the making of this list, but sales, awards and the number of hit radio songs also played a role. It's difficult to ignore an album that charts two or three hit songs in any given year, right?

Do you agree or disagree with our best albums of 2017 picks? We want to hear about it!